Water Before Meals Washes the Pounds Away
Women's Health News
Obie Editorial Team
All study participants had a 30-minute in-person consultation at the beginning of the trial and a short telephone follow-up interview two weeks into the study. Urine was collected round the clock for sampling to see how any possible cheating with other beverages or skimping on tap water might have affected weight loss.
After 12 weeks:
Preloading with tap water is “a simple message that has the potential to make a real contribution to public health,” according to Parretti. She looks forward to further research involving more people preloading with tap water over a longer period of time.
About 60% of the human body is water so it is important to replenish this valuable nutrient on a regular basis. Water acts as a shock absorber for the brain, spine, and it protects a baby during pregnancy. It transports nutrients to every cell and helps flush out waste products. Water lubricates the joints for easy, pain-free movement and helps regulate body temperature.
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